Our Clan’s Strathpuffer Challenge

Four of our guiding team took part in one of the toughest mountain bike events in the world – the infamous Strathpuffer 24hr winter race.

Here’s how the organisers describe it:

“Freezing temperatures. 17 hours of darkness. Miles upon miles of gruelling terrain. A brutal mix of ice, wind, hail, mud and snow, and maybe, just maybe, a glorious Scottish winter sunrise…When it comes to mountain bike challenges, they don’t come much tougher or more rewarding than the Strathpuffer – the legendary 24 hour mountain bike endurance event held every year in the Highlands of Scotland in the middle of winter.”

We are very proud of this crew and we hope you have the opportunity to ride with them on one of our mountain bike, gravel or bikepacking tours of Scotland. We thoroughly enjoyed supporting and cheering these heroes on at Strathpuffer. It’s a one of a kind event. You should try it some day! 💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

p.s. watch out for Aneela’s extended blog about her own Strathpuffer experience coming soon

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What Kind of Bike?

Our favourites are 3 – 6 inch travel full suspension bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. It’s entirely possible to take part in our trips on more modest setups or hardtails but we find that over the course of several consecutive days riding, the added comfort and confidence of a full suspension trail bike is a real asset, and enhances the overall experience.

Rental Bikes

If you prefer not to travel with your bike, or you’d like to try something new – available from £50 per day – we have access to some of the best full suspension mountain bikes available from brands including Santa Cruz, Juliana, Trek, Orange and Whyte to name just a few.

If you’re interested in hiring a great bike, we have fantastic deals from our retail partners, so please just ask or add this option to your trip on our booking page.

When hiring a bike, for your safety and comfort we always recommend bringing your own helmet and pedals.